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Operation Devon was the codeword given to an amphibious landing by British Commandos at Termoli on the Adriatic coast of Italy during the Second World War. It was launched on 3 October 1943, as part of the attack on the Volturno Line, and undertaken by No. 3 Commando, No. 40 (Royal Marine) Commando and other elements of the 2nd Special Service Brigade. It was later reinforced by forward elements from 78 Infantry Division.In the early hours of 3 October 1943, Nos.

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  • Operation Devon was the codeword given to an amphibious landing by British Commandos at Termoli on the Adriatic coast of Italy during the Second World War. It was launched on 3 October 1943, as part of the attack on the Volturno Line, and undertaken by No. 3 Commando, No. 40 (Royal Marine) Commando and other elements of the 2nd Special Service Brigade. It was later reinforced by forward elements from 78 Infantry Division.In the early hours of 3 October 1943, Nos.
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  • Operation Devon
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  • The commandos lost 32 killed, 85 wounded and 23 missing
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  • Allied victory
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  • Unknown
  • Around 650 commandos
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